-Caveat Lector-
William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
Since you quote Bastiat, von Mises, Jefferson, Lysander
Spooner, Thomas Sowell with frequency, the connection
with libertarianism is rather obvious, isn't it?
MJ:
These persons are liberals and possibly libertarians in
the loose sense but certainly NOT Libertarians.
This does NOT change *my* words into theirs nor is it logically
acceptable to make attempts at such.
William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
Are you going to tell me that your values and philosophy
are NOT shaped by libertarian thought?
MJ:
Actually moreso by 'trial and error', examination, reasoning
and looking at reality.
William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
Ad hominem? On the contrary, I have the utmost respect for
your erudition. However, I do question just exactly how
tolerant you are of individuals who do not share your
philosophical perspective.
ARGUMENTUM AD HOMINEM
Argumentum ad Hominem is literally "argument directed at
the man".
The Abusive variety of Argumentum ad Hominem occurs when,
instead of trying to disprove the truth of an assertion,
the arguer attacks the person or people making the assertion.
This is invalid because the truth of an assertion does not
depend upon the goodness of those asserting it.
William Hugh Tunstall wrote:
Examine your statement below: because I disagree with you,
I am characterized by you as being afraid of "liberty,
freedom and equality." But you also go further: presumably,
by way of your own ad hominem attack on me, I am now
classified as an individual who wants to "rape," "enslave,"
and benefit from "theft." A rather strong ad hominem attack
on me!!!!
MJ:
Actually, pointing at reality.
If YOU will read my statement below, you will plainly see that
the subject of my comment was NOT you (unless of course you are
trying on shoes for fit).
(snipped for brevity)
On Sun, 6 Jun 1999, M.A. Johnson wrote:
I have never claimed nor am I a Libertarian. I see your use of
ad hominem and the straw man run deep. I do, however, realize
most people fear liberty, freedom and equality ... preferring
the rape, enslavement and theft of some at the benefit of others.
Regard$,
--MJ
There are mighty few people who think what they think they
think. -- Robert Henri
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